Eggplant (aubergine) Croutons

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 large japanese eggplants
• salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 300 degrees.
• 2 slice eggplant into rounds and 1/2 inch thick. sprinkle lightly with salt.
• 3 place slices directly on an oven rack, carefully laying them out so they don't fall between the bars. bake for 20 minutes or until the eggplant shrinks and becomes dry.
• 4 lightly rinse each slice to remove excess salt. pat dry with paper towels.
• 5 combine oil and paprika in a small frying pan.
• 6 oven medium-high heat, cook each slice on both sides until crips and browned, 3-4 minutes. drain on paper towels. serve warm.